Tractor accident in St. Veit: Fire brigade saves 74-year-olds from crash!

Tractor accident in St. Veit: Fire brigade saves 74-year-olds from crash!

St. Veit, Österreich - On May 30, 2025, a significant incident occurred in St. Veit, in which a 74-year-old man got into trouble with his tractor and a researcher. The tractor was driven backwards on a forest path when the front axle slipped onto a wood and threatened to rush. This critical scenario required immediate measures by the Metnitz volunteer fire brigade, which was quickly on site to secure the tractor and prevent crashes. A neighbor supported the salvage campaigns with its own tractor and a winch to ensure safe restoration of the vehicle. According to Klick Carärnten, the incident was registered exactly 300 meters from the point where the tractor lost control.

Such accidents are not common, but can have serious consequences, especially in rural areas where agricultural machines are commonplace. The current incident is reminiscent of the dangers that exist when working with heavy machines. In 2019, 24 people died in Austria due to tractor accidents, such as farmer Media. Older farmers in particular are often affected in this context, since the work in the forest is considered to be particularly accidental.

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Another recently reported incident illustrates the dangerous conditions under which farmers work. On May 16, 2025, a serious work accident took place in Stetten, Karlstadt, Bavaria, when a tractor fell down the line in the vineyards. The driver, a farmer, was seriously injured, but could be saved quickly with the help of the alarmed volunteer fire brigades from Karlstadt, Stetten and Thüngen. The rescue workers initially had difficulty reaching the scene of the accident, and there was a joint effort to look after the injured. The tractor was temporarily secured with a rope winch of the rescue vehicle before it was finally brought back into safe terrain, as Wochenblatt DLV reported.

For many farmers and their families, such incidents are not just a mere statistics. They are a daily risk that can significantly endanger the security and life of those affected. It is very important to intensify security precautions and training to minimize the risks when working with tractors and other agricultural machines. The latest events also underline the need for a committed population protection and fast reaction in an emergency.